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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2901 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Elliott Jr (ranked 4546 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harvey Elliott Jr!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliott Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Elliott Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Elliott Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Elliott Jr off but Elliott Jr is having none of it.
Elliott Jr trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliott Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elliott Jr's waist but Elliott Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Elliott Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elliott Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elliott Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elliott Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elliott Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurmagomedov instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Elliott Jr up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nurmagomedov's efforts to push away.
Elliott Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Elliott Jr is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Elliott Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagomedov stacks Elliott Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Elliott Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elliott Jr keeps working.
Elliott Jr is being controlled here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Elliott Jr is working away.
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov tries to move to mount but Elliott Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Elliott Jr some visible discomfort.
Elliott Jr struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elliott Jr is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harvey Elliott Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Elliott Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elliott Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elliott Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Elliott Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Elliott Jr moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up.
Elliott Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Elliott Jr is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elliott Jr.
Elliott Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliott Jr tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Elliott Jr.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Elliott Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elliott Jr has hold of one of Nurmagomedov's legs. Nurmagomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Elliott Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov pushes Elliott Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Elliott Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov leaves Elliott Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elliott Jr is breathing heavily.
Elliott Jr fails with the takedown.
Nurmagomedov rushes Elliott Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elliott Jr stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Nurmagomedov throws up his legs and catches Elliott Jr in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Elliott Jr tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Nurmagomedov! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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FIGHT
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